Construction Defect Investigations

Construction defect assignments require specialized knowledge of building codes, design standards, and complex assemblies and systems, and of the unique litigation environment that construction defect disputes often encounter. YA Group has a deep bench of experts across a wide spectrum of practice areas experienced in responding to these challenges. When you need experienced professionals backed by a team of highly respected, highly credentialed experts, YA offers reliable expertise, leadership, experience and coordination for the most complex cases.

Construction defects occur in all types of buildings and systems with widely varying resulting damages, if any. It is imperative that the investigating expert be able to differentiate between the defective construction and the resulting damage. Frequently, experts are also required to opine on the party at fault. For these reasons, it is important that the investigating engineer or architect understand not only how the building component or system is assembled, but also what the codes and standards require and the responsibilities of the various trades and subcontractors per the construction documents.

YA’s multi-disciplined experts are leveraged internationally in virtually every industry and type of construction defect project. YA is entrusted routinely on large, complex projects that require the technical diversity, expertise, and experience unique to our team. Our experts have specialized experience in the evaluation and analysis of construction defect claims across a broad range of issues. If you have a construction defect issue, YA can respond with nearly any discipline related to construction defect scenarios. Our experts are routinely engaged to provide testimony and litigation support in a variety of different legal settings. YA’s services include repair designs, analysis, scientific testing, and standard of dare evaluations in the following core disciplines:

• Civil/Structural Engineering
• Architectural Services
• Mechanical Engineering and Plumbing Systems
• Electrical Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Fire Protection Engineering
• Building Envelope
• Fenestration and Glazing Systems
• Architect/Engineer/Contractor Standard of Care
• Code Evaluations
• Constructability
• Repair Scopes and Cost Estimating
  • Laboratory Analysis and Materials Testing
  • Concrete Condition Evaluations
• Construction Delay and Critical Path Analysis
• Water Intrusion Testing and Analysis
• Energy Systems
• Biological Contamination
• Graphics, Animations, and Recreations for Trial Exhibits
• Owner/Developer Risk Management

YA’s seasoned professionals provide the investigations and analysis necessary to resonate with decision makers in complex litigation settings. YA experts have assisted hundreds of law firms, owners, and insurers and are instrumental in the successful resolution of thousands of construction defect cases spanning every state and internationally.  YA experts are known for their composure in demanding settings and their ability to distill complex technical information into clear findings supported by compelling visuals. YA’s opinions are grounded in real-world construction capabilities, detailed and thoughtful analysis, and basic engineering principles. YA is ready to meet the unique challenges of complex construction defect assignments.